Obituary of Georgia Schenck Young

Georgia Schenck Young passed away on August 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Georgia was born in Detroit, MI on November 13, 1937 and raised in Grosse Pointe, MI by her parents George and Elaine Schenck. Georgia graduated from Grosse Pointe Liggett School and Bennett College. She married Peter VanVleet Young in Michigan in October 1958. Georgia spent her summers growing up in Nantucket with her beloved Grandmother, Harriet Edwards Schenck and the island has always held a special place in her heart. She was an active volunteer at the Bennett Cancer Center as an art teacher, volunteered with Children's Aide, and at Lockwood Mansion through the Jr. League. Georgia was a member of Mahogany Grove Church in Anguilla where she and Peter spent many winters. Georgia was an accomplished watercolorist and part owner of an art gallery in Anguilla. She was a talented interior decorator and owner of Georgia Young Designs. She was avid domino player and teacher, a trusted friend to many, and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Georgia is survived by her children, Christie Sherwood Young, Todd VanVleet Young and his wife Lorna, Dana Young Goering and her husband Dean. She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Peter VanVleet Young II, Lila Rachel Young, Hunter VanVleet Goering and Georgia Emile Goering. There will be a service for her at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Darien at 10:30 on September 14, 2024. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice or do an act of kindness.